Our view of adolescence, as well as teacher development, is holistic. That is, we believe
values and personal growth should be nurtured as well as skills and knowledge in any
formulation of curriculum. In line with our emphasis on holistic education is our belief
in the value of creative expression and artistic exploration to personal and professional
growth. Scholarship is also at the core of the craft of teaching. One can only help others
learn if one values learning deeply and has attained a degree of mastery in the art of learning
as well as an in depth knowledge of one's primary discipline. We recognize learning as a
sociocultural dynamic rather than a simple accumulation of information and skills and
therefore seek to frame our learning and service within the cultural, historical, and material
contexts of the diverse populations of the New York metropolitan area.
Four programs are offered in Adolescence Education: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Candidates applying to this program are expected to have the appropriate
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undergraduate preparation in their chosen discipline (a baccalaureate degree or equivalent).
Candidates with an appropriate liberal arts background who are certified in areas other than
Adolescent (secondary) Education may enroll in this program in order to earn a second
certificate and fulfill the graduate degree requirement for professional certification in
both areas. Upon application to the program, candidates' undergraduate transcripts will
be evaluated for appropriate disciplinary and liberal arts course work required under New
York State regulations. Any deficient course work must be completed prior to the final
student teaching semester. Undergraduate course work in content area must be grades of
"B" or better for candidates lacking major in content area. Candidates with major must
have a 3.0 GPA in major. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction does not waive
the student teaching requirement.
Candidates who currently hold certification in one of these 7–12 areas should enroll in a
graduate program leading to certification in an area other than Adolescence Education in
order to fulfill professional certification requirements for both areas.
Note: In compliance with NYSED regulations, this program requires a minimum of 100
hours of fieldwork in schools prior to student teaching. To meet this New York State
requirement, some courses include 25 hours of fieldwork in schools.
Master of Arts in Adolescent Education homepage
Plan of Study (37 credits)
| Year One |
 |
| Fall Semester |
|
| Course# |
Course |
Credits |
| EDO 595 |
Youth Literacies: Literature, Culture, and the Arts |
3 |
| EDO 602 |
Foundations of Education: Adolescence (formerly called EDO 723) |
3 |
| |
Graduate Mathematics Content Elective (with advisor approval) |
3 |
|
| Spring Semester |
|
| Course# |
Course |
Credits |
| EAR 50x |
Exploring the Arts (choose one with adviser) |
3 |
EDO 596
|
Inquiry and Expression: Literacy Across the Curriculum: Humanities |
3 |
| EDO 603* |
The Adolescent Experience (25 hours fieldwork) |
3 |
| EEC 560* |
Managing Inclusive Environments (25 hours fieldwork) |
3 |
| *EDO 603 must be taken with EEC 560 for 50 hours combined fieldwork |
|
| Year Two |
|
| Fall Semester |
|
| Course# |
Course |
Credits |
| EDO 511 |
Instruction and Assessment in English Education (50 hours fieldwork) |
3 |
| EDO 723 |
Special Topics: Teaching Composition in the Secondary Schools |
3 |
| EDO 860 |
Masters Seminar in Adolescence Education (choose one with advisor) |
3 |
| HED 610 |
Health Prep for Teachers |
1 |
|
| Spring Semester |
|
| Course# |
Course |
Credits |
| EDO 820 |
Student Teaching in Adolescence Education: Precertification |
6 |
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or |
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For those with New York State certification in another area:
Graduate English Content or Education Elective (with advisor approval) |
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Additional Requirements for Program Completion/State Certification
- B.A. in-discipline or B.A. in another discipline and 30 undergraduate credits in-discipline, each course “B” or better
- Satisfactory completion of General Education courses, including a foreign language
- Maintenance of 3.0 GPA in all program coursework
- Passing scores on three required state certification exams (LAST, CST, ATS-W)
See also our master's program for English Education with Dual Certification in English and Theatre.
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